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It didn’t take long for the fact that Whitney Hansen was following in her father’s considerable footsteps to be brought up, as the newly announced Black Ferns coach faced the media for the first time. However, Hansen couldn’t speak highly enough of the support and guidance of father Sir Steve, who coached the All Blacks…

All White Kosta Barbarouses has played for five A-League clubs including the Wellington Phoenix. Photo: PHOTOSPORT New Zealand Football plans to double its revenue and the number of New Zealand-based A-League teams by 2035 in an ambitious strategy that targets results on and off the field. Currently New Zealand Football (NZF) said there were 111…

Tom Latham and Devon Conway partnership during play on Day 1 of the 3rd cricket test match between New Zealand and West Indies at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The Black Caps are in complete control after a record setting day one in third and final test against the West…

Auckland FC’s Callan Elliot competes for possession against Central Coast Mariners. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Auckland FC have regained the lead at the top of the A-League men’s table with their Friday night victory, but that could quickly change, as their closest rivals, Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar, both have matches on Saturday night. Four of Auckland’s…

Finley Melville Ives celebrates victory at Secret Garden, China. Photo: FIS Reigning freeski halfpipe world champion Finley Melville Ives from Wānaka has won the FIS World Cup event in China, with compatriot Luke Harrold second. For the first time, two Kiwi halfpipe skiers have shared a podium in either freeski or snowboard. Strong winds at…

By Nick Campton, ABC Dylan Brown scores a try for the Kiwis against Tonga in round 3 of the Pacific Championships rugby league tournament at Eden Park, Auckland, 2 November 2025. Photo: Photosport Analysis: After a year during which he signed the most lucrative contract in the history of rugby league, it would have been…

New Zealand players celebrate a successful LBW review against West Indies Justin Greaves during the second Test at the Basin Reserve. Photo: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz The Black Caps bounced back from a dramatic draw in the first test, to dismantle the West Indies by nine wickets in Wellington in the second. Chasing a meagre…

Eden Carson of New Zealand celebrates with teammate Georgia Plimmer after defeating South Africa during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final 2024. Photo: Francois Nel/Getty Images White Ferns off-spinner Eden Carson will undergo surgery on her right elbow and is expected to be sidelined for six months, ruling her out of the team’s T20…

Scott Robertson. Photo: Paul Thomas / Photosport Analysis – Even in the increasingly chaotic environment of rugby coaching, the news that Jason Holland has returned to the Hurricanes feels odd. Holland was the head coach in Wellington from 2020-23, before leaving to take up an assistant coach role with the All Blacks. His departure from…

Breakers forward Sam Mennenga aims for the basket. Photo: Photosport At the halfway point in their Australian NBL season, the NZ Breakers have turned around a shaky start to be in the play-offs picture. After losing four games to start the season, and seven of their first nine, the new-look Breakers struggled to keep pace…